This
issue:- general musings and the BCCA- Guayaberas! A few
left...- Salsaboston Events (BCCA, Sophia's with Casino Rueda)- Sponsor
News- This Week's Mailbag

Well friends, Happy New Year to all!
Time to start out the new year with a bang, so hopefully see you at Sophia's
tonight with DJ Nik! I for one need to dance off a few pounds... By
the way, pictures from the New Year's Party at Sophia's: http://www.djdmartinez.com/pictures/archive18.htm

Speaking of starting out with a bang, I've been over
at BCCA a fair bit this week working on various things, and I noticed a lot of
new energy out there! Thanks to all that have been attending events at the
Center. The revenue from events goes a long way toward paying the rent at
the Center, which as you may have read, was on the edge of the fiscal abyss last
month. Fortunately with all the recent support it's not quite on the edge
anymore, but definitely not out of danger. Please spread the word that the
dancing at BCCA is HOT! Right now there are Salsa events Friday night and
Saturday afternoon with Jeff Robinson's Havana Club, and of course Noche de la
Salsa on Saturday night with SalsaBoston (see further down).

This
from Havana Club:

Friday evening, January 9th, there will be a
beginner salsa lesson from 9-10pm followed by a salsa dance from
10-1am. Admission is $10.

Saturday afternoon, January 10th, there
will be a beginner salsa lesson from 1-2pm, followed by a salsa dance
from 2-4:15pm. Admission is $5 for the dance, and $10 with the
lesson.

Please note that the Saturday Socials are regular
events and the Friday Fiestas will be held until El Bembe is back in
session.

Tentatively, we will be
relaunching the Saturday night with JAM'NASTICS, SALSAlort, Hacha y Machete, and
Johnny and Kelly, on Saturday Jan. 17th. This is a slightly revised
format, and hopefully we'll have them ALL dancing with you each week at THE ONLY
PLACE FOR SALSA ON SATURDAYS!!

BY THE
WAY: this week is open house at BCCA, so FREE CLASSES ALL WEEK. Check it
out at www.bccaonline.com or scroll down to the mailbag.

Enough for
now!

See you on the
dancefloor.-Olaf

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Guayaberas for
sale!

We managed to get ahold of a bunch of nice ones wholesale from
Miami for the Congress but were too busy to sell them, so we have some
left! If you don't know, these are short sleeved, embroidered men's shirts
based on the casual Cuban style. They have a straight cut bottom and are
worn loosely. These have retail tags on them for $30-$50, but this batch
we're selling for $20 each!!!!

Colors are across the board, mostly greens
and black left. Various sizes. If interested, email size and color
preference to info@salsaboston.com and I'll let you know what we have left in
stock.

T-shirts are in stock
again! Thanks to all who have made purchases! Just in time for the
holidays, SalsaBoston.com T-shirts are in, and they look great! Check them
out at http://salsaboston.com/shirt
Pick up 2 or more for $17.50 each, $2.50 off the $20 price. Show off your
SalsaBoston colors wherever you dance! Also, why not pick up some extra's
to trade or give as gifts?

Anyway, 2 styles, regular T's and Girly-T's,
standard sizes, 100% cotton. These are high quality shirts. Proceeds help
support salsaboston. com. You can even order
online.

************************** Salsa Night at the
BCCA Every
Saturday!**************************

BCCA's Salsa Night is now open
with a modest crowd but very fun!

14 Green Street, right in the heart of
Coolidge Corner.Lessons at 9:30pmDancing until 2am$10/$12 with
lessonsPlenty of street parking1 block from Green LineAll
agesMore info and directions: http://salsaboston.com/bcca

If you
haven't heard about it already, there's a new dance space intown:
Brookline Community Center for the Arts (BCCA) Opening April,
2003 in Coolidge Corner, BrooklineThe BCCA website is being
updated daily. Please log in to www.bccaonline.com and add yourself to the
mail/email list to get all the latest info.

Salsa Night at Sophia's new
includes a Casino Rueda class from 7:45 to 9:00, as part of the night.
We're doing this because Casino Rueda is a blast and we don't see much of it
around here. In other words, we want to get it going in this area! The
lessons will be taught by members of JAM'NASTICS. There will be an
introductory lesson concurrent with an ongoing intermediate level class. If
you've never done Casino Rueda but know basic Salsa, take the introductory class
once or twice and graduate up to the intermediate level. If you've never
danced Salsa at all, Johnny and Kelly's regular Salsa class will of course still
be happening as usual from 9:00-10:00. $12 covers you for the whole night
($10 after 10:00). If you're an expert and don't plan to take Johnny and
Kelly's class, you will have an hour inbetween to practice, have a drink, or get
a bite to eat downstairs.

If you've never heard of Casino Rueda, it's an
"exhilarating" dance that comes from Cuba via Miami, that can best be described
as "Salsa meets square dancing", or "sychronized Salsa". It's a group
Salsa dance, with partners in a circle, there's a caller and and a bunch of
moves that everyone knows. As the dance progresses, everyone does the same
moves together, often trading partners as part of it. The whole thing is a
blast! If you ever danced in Miami, it's extremely popular down
there.

More details will be posted in
www.salsaboston.com/sophias/rueda.html,with a video clip as
well.

*******************Sponsor
News:*******************

Sangria & Salsa is HOT - Red
Hot!Every Friday, salsa your way over to the best social party in town. Our
professional dance teacher Rix brings years of experience offering beginner and
advanced Salsa, Merengue and Bachata. The fun starts at 7:30pm and NO partner
necessary! Optional salsa lessons begin at 8:00pm (8-9 Beginner 9-10
Intermediate) Bring your friends, sip sangria and get ready to salsa all night
long. THIS EVENT IS GREAT FOR GROUPS, BACHELOR-ETTE PARTIES, SINGLES or COUPLES
ON A DATE.

The Havana Club provides a casually elegant evening (Mambo
Mondays!) for beginning and serious Salsa dancers. The night features a
beginner lesson from 8-9, followed by an open Salsa dance from 9-12. Havana Club
is located at Toast, an upscale restaurant and bar which can luxuriously seat 75
while 150 dance Salsa. (Yeah, Baby!) The restaurant serves gourmet food
and the bar makes authentic Mojitos! Free Valet Parking is available for women
traveling alone. Club Code of Conduct: Treat her like a lady! Admission is $10.
Opening night is Monday, November 17th!

Toast is located at 70 Union
Square in Somerville. To drive there from Cambridge's central square, go 1 mile
up Prospect St., take a left at the Dunkin Donuts and look for the sign "Toast"
on your right. There are free public parking lots next to and behind the
restaurant. Bus routes 85, 86, 87, and 91 have Union Square stops.

****************************************************************1)Once
again I'd like to thank everyone who attended the recent salsa dance fundraisers
in support of the BCCA. We had a great time and definitely made a
difference. Friday night about 80 people danced, and the boogeying continued
'til 1:30am; about 20 people participated in Saturday's social.

This
week, Havana Club will be running two events at the BCCA.

Friday evening,
January 9th, there will be a beginner salsa lesson from 9-10pm followed by a
salsa dance from 10-1am. Admission is $10.

Saturday afternoon, January
10th, there will be a beginner salsa lesson from 1-2pm, followed by a salsa
dance from 2-4:15pm. Admission is $5 for the dance, and $10 with the
lesson.

Please note that the Saturday Socials are regular events
and the Friday Fiestas will be held until El Bembe is back in
session.

Also, Mambo Mondays are being moved from Toast to a new location
and the new venue and re-start date are still being worked on. Why the
move from Toast? That place was designed for 100-200 people. And though Mambo
Mondays has had a nice start, we averged 50-80 attendees. Don't worry though-
we'll be back, and in style.

Info:Heads up on the South
Shore Salseros: Blue Anchor (pan-Asian and Italian restaurant and bar) at 453
Main Street in Hyannis has booked a live salsa band for two dates in January:
Saturday the 10th and Saturday the 31st. The salsa night on December 6th
was a hit so they've booked the two dates this month and salsa fans South of
Boston are hoping this will become a regular event with our support.
Lessons at 9:00. Dancing 10:00 to close. Call (508) 771-9464 for more
information. Hope to see you there! p.s. Coming from Boston? Make it
a safe and fun weekend: The off-season rates at Hyannis motels are a
steal!

Every
TuesdayBeginner/Intermediate: 6:45pm to 7:45pmAdvanced: 8pm to
9pmSalsa Night: 9pm to 12amClasses are $10 and salsa night is $4 at the
door, free with class

Please remember that we do offer private classes
and this is a great way to improve on those diffucults moves or to catch up when
you can't make it on Tuesdays! Please call Melissa to schedule a time at
617-461-5100.

On behalf of the BCCA organization, we would like to thank
everyone who contributed to our recent fundraising appeal. Through donations,
Multi-Pass purchases, class registrations, and fundraising events, the BCCA was
able to raise $8000 in 8 days and make our December rent and loan payments!
However, we still need to raise $10,000 to meet the remainder of our
obligations. Please give. Every little amount counts. You have already proven
that we can reach our goal. Contributing is easy:

On-line:
www.bccaonline.com/support/IndividualGiving.htmMail: Brookline Community
Center for the Arts, 14 Green Street, Brookline, MA 02446Phone:
617-738-2800. Call us or stop by to purchase a Multi-Pass or gift certificate,
register for a class, book a private lesson, or to rent studio/event
space.

Your support is helping to make our Winter session of classes our
best yet! As a special treat, we invite you to attend our week-long open house
January 5th through 11th. Last year's open house was full of great fun and
energy, so you don't want to miss this one. Next week's open house includes over
200 free trial & demo classes, events, and workshops. It features our BCCA
staff & faculty who make up over 100 expert artists from the Greater Boston
Area and the International scene, many of which have their own dance and/or
theater companies. For a schedule of this week's open house, please visit our
web site. Our Winter session class schedule will be updated online by Monday and
may be browsed at http://www.bccaonline.com/cgi/weekly.php

The
classes for the latter part of the week will be posted no later than Tuesday
morning. Most classes and times will remain the same as in the Fall session, so
if you have a Fall brochure, you may still effectively reference it. In any
case, you can't miss - just show up at the BCCA for up to 6 simultaneous class
offerings.

Also, please contact us if you are interested in volunteering
at the center. For more information, visit our web site and click on 'We Need
Volunteers!'

If you have any questions, please call us at 617-738-2800.
We are grateful for your enthusiasm and support, and we look forward to seeing
you at our open house classes and events.

First of all, Salsa y Control Dance Company would
like to THANK each and everyone who attended our event on December 5th
considering the snow storm that we received unexpectedly. Thank you all you
supporting us over the years, especially now on our...NEW BEGINNING!!! We also
want to wish you a wonderful, and very happy, but most importantly a very
healthy NEW
YEAR!!!!!
Salsa Y Control Dance Company.

-----------*Salsa Y Control is proud to present the FIRST of our monthly
workshop series. Each month, we will be focusing on different areas that will
challenge and improve your dance skills. So, don't miss out on the opportunity
to learn new moves and feel as one with the music!!!

*SAVE THE
DATE:JANUARY 24,
2004*

FOOTWORK AND PARTNERING
WORKSHOP
SALSA Y CONTROL STYLE "ON1"

Learn the technique and secrets behind salsa
y control's unique footwork and turn combinations. This workshop will focus on
isolation drills and dance combinations that will allow you to connect with the
music every time.DATE: January 24, 2004TIME: 3:00PM - 5:00PMWHERE:
BCCA- Brookline Community Center for the
Arts 14 Green St Brookline, Near
Coolidge Corner T stopPRICE: $20LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE

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BECOME A SALSA Y CONTROL DANCER!!!

Salsa y Control is
seeking male and female dancers to join the professional dance team as well as
those interested in training with us. We are looking for talented and committed
individuals with a passion for salsa music and dance. Background and experience
in other dances is a plus, but not necessary.

Auditions will be held
January 24th at the BCCA starting promptly at 5:00pm.(after the
workshop)

For more information, call (617) 312-6464 or (508) 951-1298 or
visit
www.salsaycontrol.com

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